With its cast of skeletons and macabre “I see dead people” vibe, Coco may be the strangest thing ever to come out of the Pixar animation factory. That’s a good thing. Their latest animated movie finds the company spreading its wings and pushing into new territory, including betrayal and murder, …
Read More »Seth Meyers to Host 2018 Golden Globes
Seth Meyers will serve as host of the 75th annual Golden Globes this January. The Late Night star follows in the footsteps of fellow NBC late-night host Jimmy Fallon, who emceed the 2017 event. The Golden Globes air January 7th, giving Meyers just seven weeks to prepare for what’s expected …
Read More »John Cale Stages Roaring, Guest-Filled Tribute to Velvet Underground
In the program notes to his scruffy, roaring Velvet Underground tribute at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last night, John Cale, 75, noted he’s “reluctant to spend too much time on things past.” Fair enough. But as foundational member and key sonic architect of a band that ranks with rock’s …
Read More »Hear Kelleigh Bannen's Swampy Take on 'Deck the Halls'
The week before Thanksgiving is a seasonally appropriate time to dust off the Christmas carols, and it’s also a welcome moment to hear new music from Kelleigh Bannen, one of Nashville’s most promising country voices and one held up in Music Row limbo for far too long. Bannen’s versions of …
Read More »Dashboard Confessional Preview First LP in Eight Years With New Song
Dashboard Confessionalunveiled a new song called “We Fight.” The empowering tune will appear on their forthcoming album, Crooked Shadows, which is their first since 2009’s After the Ending set. It’s set for release February 9th via Fueled by Ramen. The powerful song explores the fighting spirit and strength found within …
Read More »Louis C.K.'s Former Manager 'Profoundly Regrets' Misconduct Inaction
UPDATE: Pamela Adlon has dropped 3 Arts as her manager following Louis C.K.‘s sexual misconduct admission, reports Deadline. 3 Arts management founder Dave Becky, who representedLouis C.K. for years, has issued a public apology to two of C.K.’s victims, Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov. The two comedians told theNew …
Read More »Lupita Nyong'o Calls Out 'Grazia' Magazine for Photoshopping Her Hair
Lupita Nyong’o took a stance against UK-based Grazia magazine after it Photoshopped out her full hair for the cover of its November issue. The Oscar winner took to Instagram to express her disappointment at the publication’s artistic editing, calling the magazine out for trying to change her look to “fit …
Read More »Meet Ela Darling: Porn Star, Activist, Tech Pioneer
In 2013, Ela Darling tried VR and watched her world explode. Called Blue Marble, the experience sent her in to space, listening to David Bowie and watching asteroids go by. Soon there was an alert: “Oxygen – 50 percent.” She kept floating, mesmerized by the combination of “Space Oddity” and …
Read More »Watch Thirty Seconds to Mars' Patriotic 'Walk on Water' Video
Jared Leto‘s Thirty Seconds to Mars document all facets of America – its physical beauty, cultural diversity and social injustice – in the sweeping video for “Walk on Water,” the alt-rock band’s first new song in four years. This summer, the group recruited fans in all 50 states – plus …
Read More »Hear Morrissey Slam United Kingdom in Brusque New Song
Morrissey moves from melodic guitar rock to ominous political pronouncements on his new song “Jacky’s Only Happy When She’s Up on the Stage.” The track will appear on the singer’s upcoming album, Low in High School, which is due out on November 17th. “Jacky’s Only Happy When She’s Up on …
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